Ladies of the Night: A Historical and Personal Perspective on the Oldest Profession in the World
by Gene Simmons
On This Page
Description
Rock legend, best-selling author, reality television star, accomplished entrepreneur, and renowned ladies' man Gene Simmons presents an entirely original take on a traditionally taboo topic-prostitution. In this informative and entertaining mix of narrative history and Simmons' own unique philosophy, the Kiss frontman delves deep into the legacy of the oldest profession in the world. From the very first cavewoman to the brothel-women of Rome; from the geisha girls of Japan to the courtesans show more of Europe's Renaissance period; and from the saloon ladies of the Wild West to today's modern madams and high-end call girls, Gene covers it all. At once audacious and enlightening, Ladies of the Night is an entirely original take on a traditionally taboo topic. show lessTags
Recommendations
Member Reviews
An interesting book of the history of prostitution with little to no academic foundation.
Seriously.
Gene Simmons wrote a book.
A decadently golden puffy covered book that even comes tied with a strip of red felt.
It has words and pictures and everything.
It is about hookers.
Packaged as if something more profound is happening, it's basically a fluffy summary of the history of prostitution.
It won't be titillating enough for some, though perhaps scandalous for others, like my mom.
BUY BORROW or BURN?
Just know it's out there.
Gene Simmons wrote a book.
A decadently golden puffy covered book that even comes tied with a strip of red felt.
It has words and pictures and everything.
It is about hookers.
Packaged as if something more profound is happening, it's basically a fluffy summary of the history of prostitution.
It won't be titillating enough for some, though perhaps scandalous for others, like my mom.
BUY BORROW or BURN?
Just know it's out there.
I had just finished, Kiss and Make-Up so I thought I'd read another book by Gene Simmons. It was ok, but I enjoyed Kiss and Make-up much more.
I found this book fun to read, and somewhat enlightening. As usual, I agree with Gene Simmons on his opinions, particularly those on the differences between men and women.
Members
- Recently Added By
Author Information
18+ Works 539 Members
Common Knowledge
- Quotations
- The reason I was interested in doing this book was that in a free society such as ours, shouldn't we be able to have as many choices as we want? Both at work and in our private lives?
Isn't a Lady of the Night simply emp... (show all)owering herself and making her own decisions, regardless of what society says?
Isn't what goes on behind closed doors between two ro more consenting adults a matter of privacy?
Should the Government, Religion and Society have a say in everything we do?
Do we all have to conform to someone else's view of what makes us happy?
Shouldn't we legalize the Trade once and for all?
Because whether we do ro not, it will continue to exist.
It always has.
It always will. (Page 169)
Classifications
- Genres
- Nonfiction, History, Sexuality and Gender Studies, Sociology, General Nonfiction, Music, Biography & Memoir, Politics and Government
- DDC/MDS
- 306.742 — Society, Government, and Culture Social sciences, sociology & anthropology Social Behavior - Dating, Marriage, Divorce Sexual relations Sex work and prostitution Prostitution by females
- LCC
- HQ111 .S474 — Social sciences The family. Marriage, Women and Sexuality The Family. Marriage. Women Sexual life Prostitution
- BISAC
Statistics
- Members
- 22
- Popularity
- 1,186,026
- Reviews
- 4
- Rating
- (2.50)
- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Audiobook
- ISBNs
- 3
- ASINs
- 3
